Xanax

Purchasing Information

If consumers want to purchase Xanax, they must do it only if they have a prescription from a certified medical practitioner. Xanax should always be purchased from licensed and reputed vendors.

Purchasing Xanax online is a bit risky because it could contain harmful ingredients or may not have been distributed by licensed and regulated pharmacies.

Xanax samples obtained online have tested positive for Haldol, an antipsychotic drug that has very dangerous side effects. If you want to know more about safe ways to purchase Xanax, you could visit the FDA guide website.

How to Take Xanax

Patients should take Xanax exactly according to their doctor’s advice. If they take an overdose, they could suffer unpleasant side effects. On the other hand, if they take a smaller dose, it wouldn’t have the desired effect. A qualified healthcare professional studies individual patients’ medical histories and prescribes doses accordingly.

Avoid breaking, crushing, or chewing an extended-release Xanax tablet. Swallow the entire tablet as it is made in such a way that the medication is slowly released into the body. If the tablet is broken, the entire dose will be released into the body all at once.

Patients should not stop using Xanax all of a sudden as they can have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as seizures. A certified healthcare professional can advise patients about the best way to stop taking Xanax.

Since it is possible to get addicted to Xanax, patients must keep track of how much Xanax they take. Under no circumstances should Xanax be taken without the careful monitoring of a medical professional.

Xanax Side Effects

Xanax can cause allergic reactions in case of some consumers. If consumers taking Xanax suffer from swelling in their face or throat or difficulty in breathing, they should immediately stop taking the drug and get medical assistance.

Blurry vision, loss of memory, difficulties in concentrating, and headache

Insomnia

Swollen limbs

Weakness, slurred speech, loss of muscular co-ordination

Nausea, diarrhea, constipation

Excessive sweating, stuffy nose, and dry mouth

Loss of appetite

If patients on Xanax observe any of these side effects, they should contact their doctor immediately.

Before Taking Xanax

Before taking Xanax, patients should consult their doctors. They should inform their doctors if they are allergic to any benzodiazepine drug. They should also mention other allergies if any because Xanax contains inactive ingredients that may or may not cause unpleasant allergic reactions. A licensed pharmacist can also give you a lot of information about Xanax.

Patients have to reveal their entire medical history to their healthcare professional before receiving a prescription for Xanax because this is not a drug for people suffering from breathing disorders, sleep apnea, kidney disorders, liver disorders, or addiction to alcohol or drugs.

Since Xanax can make patients feel drowsy, they should avoid driving vehicles and operating machinery as long as they are on Xanax. Patients should also not drink any alcohol because Xanax can enhance the effects of alcohol.

Xanax should not be taken by patients suffering from Narrow Angle Glaucoma, patients on drugs such as Sporanox or Nizoral, patients allergic to benzodiazepine drugs, patients suffering from medical conditions such as mental disorders, pulmonary disorders, and patients addicted to drugs and alcohol.

Pregnant women should never take Xanax because it can hurt the fetus and can even cause withdrawal and addiction symptoms in the newborn baby. If a woman gets pregnant while on Xanax, she should immediately consult her doctor as the drug can get into breast milk. Lactating mothers should avoid breast feeding their babies if they are taking Xanax.

Elderly patients should be very careful while on Xanax because the drug can cause more drowsiness in them. There have been several cases of elderly patients sustaining injuries owing to lack of alertness while on Xanax.

Consumers below the age of 18 should not take Xanax.

Xanax Overdose

An overdose of Xanax could prove fatal. Consumers who have taken an overdose of Xanax by mistake must immediately get medical assistance or call the nearest Poison Help Centre.

A patient who has taken an overdose of Xanax suffers from drowsiness, weakness, loss of muscular co-ordination, and faintness.

Missing a Xanax Dose

A patient who has missed a dose can take it as soon as he/she remembers. However, if it is already time to take the next dose, the previous dose can be skipped. Patients should never take two doses at a time to make up for the missed dose because this could lead to overdosing, which is dangerous.

Xanax FAQ

What are those things that Xanax should never be taken with?

Xanax should never be taken with alcohol because it can make the person more drunk than ever. Since Xanax causes drowsiness, people on Xanax must avoid driving or doing anything that requires a sharp mind and quick reactions.

Grapefruit products may react with Xanax and cause unpleasant side effects. If patients are in the habit of taking grapefruit products, they must discuss the same with their doctor.

What drugs interact with Xanax?

Any drug that causes drowsiness, such as allergy medications, cold medication, analgesics, sedatives, muscle relaxers, anti-anxiety and anti-depression drugs, and others, is best not taken with Xanax because it can make patients feel sleepier than ever.

Xanax could react with birth control pills, Isoniazid, St. John’s Wort, antibiotics, antifungal medication, anti-depressants, blood pressure drugs, seizure medication, and HIV/AIDS medication. There are many other drugs that can react with Xanax, and the best person to guide a patient in this matter is their doctor.

How does Xanax work?

Each tablet of Xanax contains an active ingredient called alprazolam, which is a benzodiazepine drug. Such drugs are commonly used to relieve anxiety and cure insomnia. Benzodiazepine drugs work on GABA receptors located in the brain, leading to the release of a neurotransmitter called GABA, which plays a great role in soothing nerves and balancing nerve activity. This makes the person feel relaxed and sleepy and reduces anxiety.

However, it could become addictive and therefore should be used only in extreme conditions and only for a short term. The effects of Xanax last for several hours.

What is Xanax used for?

Xanax is used to treat nausea caused by chemotherapy, anxiety disorders, and panic disorders.

How long does Xanax take to act?

Anxiety disorder patients may experience immediate relief if they take a dose of Xanax. If patients take a dose early in the morning, they will start feeling better within just one or two hours.